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Estimate: $300
2cm or better, 2 lightly scuffed labels.
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"The old vine cuvee, the 2012 Chardonnay Old Guard comes from the same vineyards, yet slightly older vines, and is aged in 80% neutral French oak and 20% stainless steel barrel. Slightly more rich and textured than the Vanguard, but not as focused, it thrills with its apple blossom, citrus rind, white flowers and big minerality. Opening up beautifully in the glass, with medium to full-bodied richness, vibrant acidity and a great finish, it too is a rock-star Chardonnay from this team . . ."
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"The old vine cuvee, the 2012 Chardonnay Old Guard comes from the same vineyards, yet slightly older vines, and is aged in 80% neutral French oak and 20% stainless steel barrel. Slightly more rich and textured than the Vanguard, but not as focused, it thrills with its apple blossom, citrus rind, white flowers and big minerality. Opening up beautifully in the glass, with medium to full-bodied richness, vibrant acidity and a great finish, it too is a rock-star Chardonnay from this team . . ."
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The world's most versatile white grape, producing everything from steely Chablis to rich, oaked whites. Its neutrality makes it a mirror of terroir and winemaking, and the foundation of white Burgundy and Champagne.